It’s not Earl Grey. It’s black tea with lemon peel. Tea Beyond wanted a natural Earl Grey. When a suitable one couldn’t be found, the company opted to use lemon. The lemon is very subtle. The malty note is less so. This is a medium-bodied black tea and very smooth. The quality is amazing. I’ve never seen a black tea with such long, full leaves. The large chunks of lemon peel are unmistakable.